Entry-Level Overhead Lineman: Live-Line & Outage Work

Pike Corporation; Westminster (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA accounts

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pike Electric LLC in Westminster, SC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to multiple job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman while embracing a strong safety culture.

The role requires climbing wood, steel, and concrete poles, operating bucket trucks and other line equipment, and being available for outages, storms, and on-call rotations in varying weather.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years of relevant field experience.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• Willing to travel long distances on short notice.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Work for extended periods at job locations, including out-of-state assignments.
• Willing to work outside of normal business hours, including weekends, holidays, emergency callouts, and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Perform new construction, maintain and repair energized and de-energized overhead distribution systems while putting safety first.
• Help install and repair overhead power lines, poles, insulators, conductors and related hardware.
• Climb different structures (wood, steel, concrete) using approved climbing methods and equipment.
• Work at heights, in confined spaces, and in proximity to energized equipment.
• Operate and maintain bucket trucks, digger derricks, tensioners and pullers and other pieces of overhead line equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying environmental conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, wind, and inclement weather.
• Available to work outages, storms, emergencies including on call rotation.
• Perform live-line work using approved gloving and hot-stick techniques of energized lines, including troubleshooting and fault locating.
• Follow all safety protocols including PPE use and possess a comprehensive understanding of insulated protective cover to isolate differences of potential.

Job description

Pike Electric LLC in Westminster, SC is seeking an entry-level Class C Lineman to construct and repair overhead distribution systems. You will work on energized and de-energized lines, travel to multiple job sites as needed, and report to the Foreman while embracing a strong safety culture.

The role requires climbing wood, steel, and concrete poles, operating bucket trucks and other line equipment, and being available for outages, storms, and on-call rotations in varying weather.